Andy Burnham warned of 'challenge' if he cosies up to The Sun ANDY Burnham has been urged not to cosy up to The Sun newspaper as he prepares to become the UK’s next prime minister. The National (Scotland) · Jul 12
William congratulates England on ‘top performance’ as fans celebrate 2-1 victory The Prince of Wales has congratulated England after the team beat Norway 2-1 to book a spot in the semi-finals. Evening Standard · Jul 12
US blockade forces island-wide blackout in Cuba for second time this week CUBA faced an island-wide blackout for the second time this week on Friday as the nation of nearly 10 million people grapples with a crumbling power… The National (Scotland) · Jul 11
Labour MPs call for Andy Burnham to restore aid spending target set by Brown Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on development The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
Andy Burnham’s grip on No. 10 is firm but his plans are not Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next prime minister. His plans for government remain largely unknown to allies and MPs. Many Labour members express unease about untested ideas and a lack of consultation. Burnham has promised significant changes to how the country is run. His approach risks undermining… The Economic Times · Jul 11
Andy Burnham poised to be next UK PM Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader next week. He will then take office as Britain’s new prime minister on July 20. Burnham secured significant backing from Labour MPs for his leadership bid. He will replace Keir Starmer, who is expected to resign that day. Burnham aims to offer… The Times of India · Jul 10
What happened to Ann Widdecombe? Inquest to open amid murder probe Police continue to question 28-year-old man after Miss Widdecombe was found dead at Dartmoor home after sustaining ‘serious’ injuries Evening Standard · Jul 10
Figures who have backed Count Binface against Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election Count Binface has emerged as Nigel Farage’s main contender for Clacton MP ahead of the constituency’s controversial by-election The Independent UK · Jul 10
Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right skills, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Starmer speaks out after Ann Widdecombe murder investigation launched IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 10
Congratulations, Andy Burnham PM – now for some hard choices THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As he is confirmed as our next prime minister, the MP for Makerfield should follow his predecessor in one regard and make growth his top priority – and then undo the strictures placed on the economy by the Starmer government The Independent UK · Jul 10
Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over voters in Labour ‘danger zones’ Exclusive: Prospective PM wants to give the country a hopeful message, in contrast with Starmer’s early missteps The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Fact check: ‘Fictional’ story on MP’s social media and Labour majorities Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact. Evening Standard · Jul 10
The bulging in-tray of challenges Andy Burnham faces upon entering No 10 From welfare and defence spending to cost of living and geopolitics, we look at the key issues left over from Starmer The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Burnham facing backlash from UK Jewish leaders over Gaza comments PM-in-waiting apologises for Labour’s response to violence in Gaza, saying they ‘didn’t get it right’
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Burnham’s Labour will ‘wear our hearts on our sleeve more’, says ally in swipe at Keir Starmer Culture secretary Lisa Nandy hints PM-in-waiting could borrow billions for defence
Evening Standard · Jul 10 Starmer to start final week in office with trip to Paris The Prime Minister will join allies of Ukraine at a coalition of the willing meeting in the French capital.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 Discipline matters, Labour whips tell Burnham as he seeks more tolerant approach Former and current whips reject idea their job is about intimidation as they tell likely next PM consensus is key
Evening Standard · Jul 10 Burnham’s Labour will ‘wear our hearts on our sleeve’ says ally Nandy Andy Burnham is almost certain to become the UK’s next prime minister after securing the backing of the overwhelming majority of Labour MPs.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 Here’s how Andy Burnham can finance a reindustrialised Britain – without doing a Liz Truss Britain’s PM-in-waiting is right that the country has been failed by 40 years of neoliberalism. There will be obstacles, but he must embrace the radicalism, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
Evening Standard · Jul 10 'Burnham bounce' in London could stop so many voters deserting Labour to the Greens and Lib Dems Exclusive: One in four Green and Lib Dem voters in London say they are more likely to vote Labour with Burnham as leader, according to new poll
Sports Illustrated · Jul 10 ‘Egregious’—U.S. World Cup Chief Eviscerates Keir Starmer for England Intervention Andrew Giuliani compared President Trump’s involvement with the role Starmer played before England’s round of 16 clash with Mexico.
The Times of India · Jul 10 Andy Burnham set to become next UK PM, seventh in 10 years Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs to replace Keir Starmer as party leader.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Burnham labelled ‘Avanti Andy’ as he is issued warning over London-Manchester power bubble Andy Burnham’s plan for a “No 10 North” based in Manchester risks creating a new power bubble and overlooking left-behind communities, Sir Ed Davey has said.